Avignonesi
Avignonesi Grandi Annate Vino Nobile di Montepulciano
4.5
Expert Rating
4.3
Regularly Reviewed
1997
WINE DESCRIPTION
Experience the magnificence of Avignonesi Grandi Annate Vino Nobile di Montepulciano, a prestigious wine that epitomizes the excellence of the Montepulciano region in Tuscany, Italy. Crafted by the esteemed Avignonesi estate, this wine showcases the true expression of Sangiovese, locally known as Prugnolo Gentile. Sourced from carefully selected vineyards, the grapes benefit from the region's unique terroir, featuring clay and limestone soils. With meticulous winemaking techniques, Avignonesi creates a wine that is powerful, yet elegant. Grandi Annate captivates with its rich flavors of dark cherries, blackberries, spices, and a touch of leather. Its firm tannins and well-integrated oak provide structure and balance. Avignonesi Grandi Annate Vino Nobile di Montepulciano is a testament to the estate's commitment to producing exceptional wines that capture the essence of the region's winemaking heritage.
NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER
This Avignonesi Grandi Annate Vino Nobile di Montepulciano is a complex and bold red wine.On the nose, it offers aromas of ripe dark cherry, cassis, leather, tobacco, and earthy spices. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied and dense, with intense flavors of sweet blackberry, black cherry, and plum, along with notes of licorice, baking spice, and earthy minerals. The finish is long and lingering, with a good balance of tannins and acidity. Overall, this is a delicious, well-crafted Vino Nobile di Montepulciano that will pair beautifully with grilled meats and flavorful pasta dishes.
EXPERT RATING
4.5
DRINKING WINDOW
Now
2024
Profile
Sweetness:
No sweetness
Dry
Lusciously Sweet
Alcohol:
Very high
Non-Alcoholic
Very High
Intensity:
Pronounced
Subtle
Powerful
Body:
Rich
Light Bodied
Full Bodied
Acidity:
Vibrant
Soft
Crisp
Tannin:
High
No Tannin
Grippy
GRAPES (1)
Prugnolo Gentile
ORIGINS
Winery: Avignonesi
Region: Tuscany
Tuscany, located in central Italy, is one of the most renowned wine regions in the world. With its rolling hills, picturesque vineyards, and centuries-old winemaking traditions.
Tuscany has a long and storied history of winemaking, with evidence of viticulture dating back to the Etruscans in the 8th century BC. Today, Tuscany is one of the most important wine regions in Italy, producing some of the country's most iconic wines. The region is home to some of the world's most renowned producers, including Antinori, Frescobaldi, and Castello Banfi.CUSTOMER RATING
4.3
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